Product Management Senior Specialist

Salary: HG15 $82,612 - $117,500, negotiable depending on experience Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent Location: Washington DC, USA Hybrid working: 1 day in office About the IB The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it is an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference. About the job The IB is transforming how it does technology delivery through the implementation of a new operating model: the Technology Playbook. The Product Management department is accountable for the outcome of the IB’s portfolio of customer-facing technologies throughout their lifecycle. This role is responsible for a smaller portfolio of inter-related products with medium complexity or a single high-complexity product, ensuring strong business outcomes and customer value. - Develop product strategy aligned to IB goals, objectives and KPIs - Create and maintain product roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on customer value and technical feasibility - Track education technology trends, competitor activity and customer needs - Collaborate with business owners and cross-functional teams on roadmap planning - Translate product features into user stories, specifications and acceptance criteria - Partner with engineering and design teams to support Agile delivery - Drive customer-centric practices through feedback, usage data and journey insights - Monitor product performance and respond to issues, risks and opportunities - Seasoned product management experience, ideally within educational technology or mission-based organizations - Experience collaborating with software developers, educators, designers and other stakeholders - Understanding of the global K-12 education sector and educational technology landscape - Knowledge of software development methodologies and technologies - Strong data analysis and product performance evaluation skills - Familiarity with UX design principles and methodologies - Proficiency in Agile and Scrum practices - Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills Benefits - 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution - Enhanced family friendly benefits - Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary - Up to 20 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing through service to a maximum of 25 - Paid Time Off accrued up to 9 days per year until a maximum of 14 days is banked - Life assurance 4x annual salary - Paid volunteering leave - Excellent continuous professional development - - This job is offered on local terms and conditions and is at will - Opportunity & Belonging We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we are happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.